You’re looking into designing games, but you have some questions about the differences between game design for computers and game design for consoles. The battle over what’s superior, PC or console, has been raging for decades. They each have pros and cons as well as different prices. We’re going to outline a few key elements […]

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. As the video game industry continues to grow, so does the field of aspiring game designers. Each new designer hopes to enchant players with new: Characters Stories Art Worlds While there is no way to count them all, we’re confident that, […]

Corona SDK is a 100% free app development platform provided by Corona Labs. That’s right, one-hundred percent free! You just don’t see enough of that these days. Additionally, both the free and the paid versions allow access to plugins. You can find their plugin marketplace here. It really is free in that Corona Labs doesn’t charge you […]

A great way to learn is to watch. You can pick up all kinds of new skills just from watching the free video tutorials spread wide across the internet. Youtube has some great options, but what happens if you get stuck? You might be able to find some help in the comments section under the […]

Augmented Reality Let’s get augmented reality out of the way first…with Pokemon Go! It’ a huge hit with millions and millions of people. For a while, anyway. Ultimately, the gameplay was not compelling enough to retain the high numbers that Niantic nabbed right out of the gate. Despite the steep dropoff, Pokemon Go showed us […]

If you’re located in the US, you might have noticed that an interesting thing happens with the video game release dates. A US-based game studio typically releases to the US several weeks earlier than it releases to other parts of the world. Maybe you never thought much about that, but there’s a good reason why. Enter: […]

The question on every game designer’s mind is the same: How do I make a game that people will find fun, will become popular, and make a lot of money? While there’s no simple answer, it never hurts to see what some of the best games have in common. Below you’ll find a few things […]

Most gamers have spent at least a few minutes entertaining the idea of becoming a professional gaming athlete. Fame, money, recognition, accolades, respect — all for playing video games for a living (and kicking butt, too)! If you spend any time searching the internet, you’ll see that thousands of people pursue this dream. Not everyone […]

If you’re familiar with game design, you know there are great design studios all over the world. If you’re an American that enjoys playing games, it’s easy to forget that not every game is made in the United States! Further north is a beautiful place known as Canada. Within Canada are some brilliant, talented people […]

Certain iconic video game characters stand out from the rest. You might have seen their adaptations or merchandise with their faces, even if you don’t play the games they’re in. Many factors make a video game character intriguing, from their backstory and character arc to their physical features and evolution within their games. While some […]

Indie Game Definition Indie, which is short for “independent”, refers to a game made by one person or a small team, especially one without financial support from a publisher. This means that unlike the big-budget titles made by the top developers, indie games are made by people working on their own dime. While some of […]